\chapter{Theory}
\label{chap:theory}

In this chapter we will present our theoretical framework and theories that can help us to evaluate and analyse our data and point towards our conclusion. Along with the evaluation and analysis we will constantly have our research question in mind and discuss why the literature is relevant for us. \bigskip

\noindent The importance of understanding the development of the Internet from its discovery till today, as well as the importance of understanding the various factors that has somehow influenced the Internet, both negatively and positively, is very much supported by the transition theory. Transition theory can be used as a perfect framework to understand the different stages in the development of Internet and how these developments are affected by technology, society and economical factors. While describing the different stages we will also try to focus on how these developments can be and elaborated on by other theories.

